What does the kanji 斤 mean?

The kanji 斤 (kin) means "axe, 1.32 lb, catty, counter for loaves of bread". It is a JLPT N1 character.

"kin" is written with the kanji 斤, meaning "axe, 1.32 lb, catty, counter for loaves of bread". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) きん (kin). It is a JLPT N1 character.

How do you write the kanji 斤?

Write 斤 ("axe") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.